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State of the Union: Obama vows to act on his own to boost the economy
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama is urging Congress to act to restore economic opportunity but warning he’ll act on his own wherever he can.
Obama on Tuesday night will deliver his annual State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress.
In excerpts released by the White House in advance, Obama says the belief in opportunity has suffered serious blows. He’s pointing to joblessness, deeper inequality and stalled economic mobility.
Obama says what unites the nation is the belief that if you work hard and take responsibility, you can get ahead.
He’s urging Congress to take up his proposals to encourage growth and build the middle class. But he says he’ll take action without Congress, too.
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